Christian Alexander Tyson Thomas, 18, was shot and killed by police on August 29, 2024, at his family home in the 1300 block of Yellowstone Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Officers were dispatched about 10:30 PM for a reported fight between Christian and his father and were told Christian was armed and had fired a shot inside the house. As officers approached they heard another loud crash and a gunshot from inside. Christian exited the home holding a firearm, and three officers fired, striking him multiple times. He later died at a local hospital; no officers or other civilians were reported injured.

Initial reviews of body camera footage by Cleveland Heights Police Chief Christopher Britton did not show Christian pointing a gun at officers when he exited the house. Witnesses said he had his finger on the trigger and had fired a shot before police arrived, but officials have not confirmed whether he aimed or fired at officers. A firearm and a shell casing were recovered. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has taken over the inquiry; city officials pledged cooperation and called for transparency, while family members have demanded public release of all body camera footage. If anyone has relevant information or saw the events that night, please share what you know.